2022+ Model X Refresh front bumper retrofit on 2016+ Legacy

[AndreX]

Thanks for the reply as always. So we have to use Valance from Refresh version? Old one can’t be modified to work with Refresh bumper?

Also can you please confirm if it looks like the one I shared in my previous post?

Sorry I totally forgot how it look like. Just search on ebay with that part number. I think there's only one that's showing up and compare it. Reason you use the refresh valance model is that they fit the new refresh bumper perfectly and same for the rear diffuser. As for both parts, only thing you need to worry is cut fit them to the under tray.

 

[taimurasad]

Sorry I totally forgot how it look like. Just search on ebay with that part number. I think there's only one that's showing up and compare it. Reason you use the refresh valance model is that they fit the new refresh bumper perfectly and same for the rear diffuser. As for both parts, only thing you need to worry is cut fit them to the under tray.

For front, there’s a possibility of making old valance work with refresh bumper if modified? Asking this as I don’t want to spend $300 more to get valance and since you might have taken a look at this possibility so asking you for opinion on this. Thanks as always.

 

[AndreX]

Sorry I totally forgot how it look like. Just search on ebay with that part number. I think there's only one that's showing up and compare it. Reason you use the refresh valance model is that they fit the new refresh bumper perfectly and same for the rear diffuser. As for both parts, only thing you need to worry is cut fit them to the under tray.

Trust me it will work. Doing my way is way cheaper and you don't have to pay a ton of money and times especially tearing the entire front and replacing every parts to all the refresh model, that's ridiculous. And who know with all the refresh parts it might mess up your car and SC probably wouldn't fix it. At less you only do a minimal damaged on bumper and foglights.

 

[taimurasad]

Trust me it will work. Doing my way is way cheaper and you don't have to pay a ton of money and times especially tearing the entire front and replacing every parts to all the refresh model, that's ridiculous. And who know with all the refresh parts it might mess up your car and SC probably wouldn't fix it. At less you only do a minimal damaged on bumper and foglights.

By “trust me it will work”, do you mean to say that I can make old valance work with refresh bumper if I want to but it will be better to go with refresh valance for better fit. Am I getting this correctly?

 

[AndreX]

For front, there’s a possibility of making old valance work with refresh bumper if modified? Asking this as I don’t want to spend $300 more to get valance and since you might have taken a look at this possibility so asking you for opinion on this. Thanks as always.

It might work but I never try it. I got one from offerup for $100 (got lucky). Reason I chose buying the refresh one because it more easy and fast fitment. Using the only one you might need to cut the bottom piece since the refresh already have it and then fitting all the clip to hold the bottom bumper. It just too much work and it doesnt look right. But give it a shot and let me know.

 

[taimurasad]

It might work but I never try it. I got one from offerup for $100 (got lucky). Reason I chose buying the refresh one because it more easy and fast fitment. Using the only one you might need to cut the bottom piece since the refresh already have it and then fitting all the clip to hold the bottom bumper. It just too much work and it doesnt look right. But give it a shot and let me know.

Thank you for clarification. Really appreciate your help!

 

[lit af]

attached is the 2018 and 2023 wire harness diagrams, any mad scientist in here able to see how we can get the fogs working?

 

[lit af]

ok Fellas i disassembled the 2018 fog light can anyone do anything with this and figure out how we can get the 2023 style to work? maybe using the 3 wire fogs instead of the 6 wire ones? i was told that in the 2023 the body control module controls the fogs but in the 2018 they are controlled in the fog light itself im assuming with the whole contraption inside lets get this figured out fellas!!!

 

[lit af]

heres the rest of the pics

 

[lipsonbob]

I am interested in a front bumper camera for my 2018 X. The only feature that Tesla omitted and I was always dissatisfied with that decision because it was a feature on my older Nissan. Bob Lipson [email protected]

 

[Bumbi]

I tried to talking to Chinese about it but they won’t bulge at anything unless there’s significant demand for it.

Do you know what exactly the Chinese vendors want as proof of significant demand? Like is it enough to see engagement in a forum like this? I have buddies that work in website design and deployment so if forum engagement is enough to convince them to work on manufacturing a solution, I could get them to whip up a website with a whole lot of fake engagement.

 

[lit af]

this company that does similar stuff with range rovers is working on it for us too

Hi Chris,

Thanks for getting back in touch - appreciate you sharing all this information.

I will forward this email over to Simon so that he can take a further look at the wiring and pin connectors and he will get back to you soon.

Kind Regards,
Destiny
Customer Services Team
Powerful UK Ltd

 

[AndreX]

Damn, my X somehow gave me this error object detected on top of the glass. I see nothing there and have clear or clean everything in sight. Anyone have a clue where i should look?

 

[kingpleb]

this company that does similar stuff with range rovers is working on it for us too

Hi Chris,

Thanks for getting back in touch - appreciate you sharing all this information.

I will forward this email over to Simon so that he can take a further look at the wiring and pin connectors and he will get back to you soon.

Kind Regards,
Destiny
Customer Services Team
Powerful UK Ltd

I've used some of their stuff in the past and it's been pretty good. I can help if they want to pole around a 2017 MX to get pinouts and such?

 

[lit af]

I've used some of their stuff in the past and it's been pretty good. I can help if they want to pole around a 2017 MX to get pinouts and such?

im waiting on their response ill let u know if they need any more info

 

[taimurasad]

Looks like AliExpress has started selling refresh Model X fog lights but they seem to be for 2022+

https://a.aliexpress.com/_oEeHtQE

 

[kingpleb]

Looks like AliExpress has started selling refresh Model X fog lights but they seem to be for 2022+

https://a.aliexpress.com/_oEeHtQE

Promising indeed that a retrofit kit is getting closer.

 

[taimurasad]

Promising indeed that a retrofit kit is getting closer.

Can’t say for sure as these legacy cars are too small in number now for them to care about.

 

[lit af]

this is kinda funny they zoomed in to show the random screw floating around lol

 

[taimurasad]

this is kinda funny they zoomed in to show the random screw floating around lol


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Did you get anywhere with your own retrofit effort?